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Scientifically: Sunglasses DO Make You Look Better

by Meg Duley,posted Jul 1 2014 4:39AM

There's something alluring about a person wearing sunglasses, and science can now explain why a person rocking shades almost always seems attractive. U.K. researcher Vanessa Brown explains that sunglasses hide asymmetry around our eyes, and suggest a more "chiseled" bone structure, both of which are considered attractive. Additionally, a pair of shades shields our eyes, which means people have a harder time making judgments about what the wearer is thinking or feeling, and lends an air of mystery and glamour